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Finding a Way to Win: The Principles of Leadership, Teamwork, and Motivation
Finding a Way to Win The Principles of Leadership Teamwork and Motivation Author:Bill Parcells, Jeff Coplon What does it take to succeed? Bill Parcells knows. As head coach of the two-time Super Bowl-winning New York Giants, and now as head coach of the resurgent New England Patriots, Parcells has earned the respect of players, fans, and rivals for his fierce commitment to excellence. In Finding a Way to Win, Parcells lays out his philosophy and strat... more »egies for motivating personnel and creating organizations that rely on true teamwork. It's a handbook on leadership by one of the most well liked and admired leaders in professional sports.
Like the man himself, Finding a Way to Win is smart, no-nonsense, and straight-talking. As Parcells says, "There are no magic potions for success. The long-haul winners, the ones who last at the top in any organization, use a firmer foundation for success. They rely on old-fashioned things we call values." Each chapter in the book examines a different leadership principle: integrity, flexibilty, loyalty, confidence, accountability, candor, preparedness, resourcefulness, humility, and patience. Parcells gives examples of the lessons he's learned from his coaching triumphs (and failures), then shows how leaders or managers in any business can use his principles to motivate their people, and to help their organization achieve, year after year.
Most important, Parcells stresses that finding a way to win depends on avoiding selfishness and excuses and making sure that everyone, from the top down, focuses on the organization's long-term goals. "We have this sign up in our locker room: 'Individuals play the game, but teams win championships.' You could place the same sign inside any company in this country."
In Finding a Way to Win Parcells makes plain that clear-eyed common sense, hard work, and relentless determination are the keys to achieving your organizational goals in an increasingly complex and competitive world. Whether your business is coaching football or selling cars or manufacturing computers, this book provides invaluable advice for getting to the top, and staying there.« less